Ramesses The Great: The Real Ozymandias

Was the Trojan War a historical reality, or merely the figment of a blind poet’s brilliant imagination? For centuries, Homer’s The Iliad was treated as pure mythology—a legendary tale of a thousand ships, a beguiling queen, and a tragic wooden horse. But in the late 19th century, pioneering archaeology began to uncover a startling truth buried beneath a mound in northwest Turkey. In this premium documentary, we sift through the dirt and the data to separate Bronze Age fact from classical fiction. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost. :european_castle: You can now become a History Hit member right here on the original video platform! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more. Odyssey is part of the History Hit

Was Alexander the Great a good general? Was he blond? How big was his empire at its height? Tristan Hughes, Ancient Historian and host of the podcast The Ancients answers Google’s Most Popular Questions About Alexander The Great. Is Alexander the Great… in the bible?

For thousands of years, the terrifying tale of the Minotaur—a half-man, half-bull beast locked in a subterranean maze—was dismissed as mere folklore designed to frighten ancient Athenians. The story told of a monster born of a curse, hidden beneath the palace of King Minos, feeding on human flesh until the hero Theseus braved the darkness to slay it. But could this horrific Greek myth be hiding a physical historical reality? Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost. :european_castle: You can now become a History Hit member right here on the original video platform! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more. Odyssey is part of the History Hit Network. For

Join archeologists as they re-examine the mysteries of the greatest megaliths ever built. Stonehenge is one of the most enigmatic monuments of the Ancient world. Almost everything about it is a mystery. Why was it built, who by and how? Delve into the world of Stonehenge and discover all we knew about this monument and why some questions can be left unanswered. For centuries Hadrian's Wall was the most northerly point of the Roman Empire. What was life like at this northern frontier and how did Rome protect its borders from the tribes that lay beyond? The Pyramids are perhaps the most impressive monument of the ancient world, but who created them? Discover the true history of the pyramids. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost. :european_castle: You can now become a History Hit member right here on the original video platform! Join for access to a new

Josef Stalin, the iron fist of the Soviet Union is one of the most infamous figures of the 20th century. He went from a poor working class boy from Georgia to the leader of one of the biggest and most powerful empires the world has ever seen. He fought his way to the top through sheer brute force and at the cost of millions of innocent lives. War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts. You can find more from us on

In this full-length documentary, archaeologist Dr. Jeff Rose and leading experts trace the 7,000-year evolution of human faith. Discover Nabta Playa—an astronomical stone circle older than Stonehenge—uncover the sacred rock art of Wadi Baramaya, and explore how Egypt’s earliest god-kings fused divine power with absolute political control. From ancient shamanic rituals to modern neuroscience, discover why religion was the ultimate glue that bound early human societies together. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost. :european_castle: You can now become a History Hit member right here on the original video platform! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more. Odyssey is part of the History Hit Network. For